For one reason or another, some of us find ourselves on a mission to tone and strengthen our itty bitty pelvic floor muscles. And the most popular go-to way to achieve this is through doing Kegel exercises, which we have to do over and over to see an ounce results (if we are committed and patient enough). Well ladies, what if I told you that I just discovered a well-kept secret that can completely strengthen your pelvic floor muscles in just 3 weeks? Yep, it exists, and it’s called the BTL Emsella chair; but for those who are a little familiar with it, they call it “The Kegel Throne” (it looks like a throne anyway).

But, what is this chair all about, and what makes it so special? To answer your burning questions, I caught up with Dr Maria Karakoulaki – Aesthetic and Reconstructive Gynecologist & Antiaging expert in Dubai, who gave me the A-Z of this Kegel Throne. After all, she deals with it on a daily basis.

What is the BTL Emsella chair?

According to Dr. Maria, BTL Emsella chair is the only therapy that targets pelvic floor muscles and causes deep pelvic floor stimulation non-surgically. “It uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology. Once I clear a person for the treatment, all she has to do is sit on the chair for 28 minutes, at which point it will give 11,200 supramaximal Kegel exercises in that time limit alone.”

What is the Kegel Throne used for, other than strengthening weak pelvic floor muscles?

The chair, explains Dr. Maria, is primarily used for non-surgically treating urinary incontinence brought on by weak pelvic floor muscles, in addition to improving intimate discomfort.

Can anybody just walk in and do the BTL Emsella chair treatment?

“The Kegel Throne is a great option for women of any age who are in need of a solution for urinary incontinence, recovery after childbirth, and improvement in the quality of their life,” she states, adding that it is FDA-cleared, and is the first innovative technology that has shown in multiple studies the ability to non-surgically and effectively treats urinary incontinence and discomfort among women.

Is it painful, you wonder?

The best thing about BTL Emsella, according to patients who have already sat on that vibrating throne, is that it is completely painless. “The procedure feels like an intense pelvic floor workout, with the difference being that you can sit on “The Kegel Throne” and relax during the treatment. I can even go as far as saying that you’ll be experiencing unrivaled comfort.” Additionally, compared to other procedures, there is absolutely no downtime and you can get back to any daily activity immediately following your vibrating session.”

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But is it better than the real Kegel exercises?

With traditional physical Kegels, notes Dr Maria, you are most likely not able to properly contract your pelvic floor muscles, build the routine to do Kegels at least 3x per day and do them in hundreds of repetitions to see some results. “BTL Emsella chair, on the other hand, gives 11,200 supramaximal Kegel exercises in only 28 minutes! This is more than you can get in one session of your run of the mill Kegel exercises.”

Dr Maria Karakoulaki – Aesthetic and Reconstructive Gynecologist & Antiaging Expert

How soon are the results felt, and are they for life?

Depending on how severely weak your pelvic floor muscles are, you age, physical condition, and many other aspects, the results may vary. “In general, my patients begin to feel tangible results right after the treatment, and they continue to improve over the next few weeks.”

And when it comes to how long the results last, well, Dr Maria states that nothing in life lasts forever and this will vary according to your overall health. “The clinical studies of the Kegel Throne show that the majority of patients are able to maintain the results for one year after their treatment series. However, I recommend booking another consultation after a year to see if you may benefit from any additional treatments. Keeping a healthy lifestyle is the key to maintaining your results in the longer term.”

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And does it cost an arm and a leg since it sounds too good to be true?

The cost of BTL Emsella chair treatment depends on a number of factors. “I’ll need to have a consultation with you to determine your medical condition and recommend how many treatment sessions are needed to get the result you are after,” says the doctor, adding that overall, the recommended sessions are 6 in total, twice a week for 3 weeks.

And ladies, that’s how you strengthen weak pelvic floor muscles in just 3 weeks! With the BTL Emsella chair, of course.